Ford Moving Two Key Models from Michigan to Mexico?
In a surprise announcement, Ford said it will move two key models out of a suburban Detroit assembly plant when they’re redesigned in 2018. Some reports say they will go to Mexico, but Ford says a...
View ArticleUS Auto Imports Running at Record Level
Despite the rapid expansion of “transplant” assembly lines operated by a wide range of foreign-owned manufacturers, U.S. auto imports hit an all-time record during the first half of 2015, with no sign...
View ArticleFord Set to Double Mexican Production
Ford Motor Co. will more than double production in Mexico, both adding a new plant and increasing production at an existing facility. Among other things, it will add production of a new Prius-fighter,...
View ArticleFord Moving All Small Car Production to Mexico
Ford is shifting all small car production from the U.S. to Mexico within three years, a move that lets its American operations focus on higher-profit light trucks. Even so, the announcement is likely...
View ArticleTrump, Ford Motor Co. Tussle Over Move to Mexico
Ford Motor Co.’s ongoing war of words with Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump continued today he said the automaker would fire all of its U.S. manufacturing employees. Find out more at...
View ArticleFord Trounces Trump for Putting Politics Ahead of the Facts
The war of words between Ford Motor Co. and GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump is heating up. After Trump claimed Ford was going to fire all its U.S. workers, Mark Fields accused him of playing...
View ArticleFord Slashes Production Levels Again
Ford Motor Co. is moving to trim production of its pickups and sport-utility vehicles due to flagging sales in recent months. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
View ArticleTrump Take Note: Mexican Auto Exports Again on the Rise
Mexican auto exports are on the rise, and vehicle exports to the U.S. surged 20% last month. But that may not be entirely good news for Mexico, as it could fuel the Trump Admin's push to renegotiate...
View ArticleFord Moving EV Production From Michigan to Mexico
Ford will shift electric vehicle production from a suburban Detroit plant to a factory in Mexico. That move will make room at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant for Ford to launch a new line of driverless...
View ArticleFord Denies Plan to Move Next-Gen Fusion to China
Ford Motor Co. says it has no plan to consolidate production of its next-generation Fusion and Mondeo models in China for shipment to markets around the world, countering a report by Reuters. The full...
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